Addiction Knowledge

Participants will receive all 5 hours for their CDCA certification in addiction knowledge.  Come to this training to learn about addiction.  You will receive information that include latest statistics and trends in the area, the basics of "who is an addict and how do I diagnosis and know the difference between abuse and addition", knowledge of many of the drugs used, the affects, the addiction potential and how to spot signs and symptoms, and an understanding of all the red flags and theories behind who is more likely to develop a substance problem.  Participants who have worked in the medical field, mental health field, child welfare, or high schools will gain an increased understanding of how addiction fits into what they do every day.  Tools and techniques for how to begin engaging these clients will be reviewed.

Meet Your Presenter: Jennifer Haywood, is full-time staff and lecturer at The Ohio State University. She has had a contract as a therapist at Counseling and Consultation Services at OSU and is currently contracting with Matrix Psychological Services conducting drug and alcohol assessments and providing individual therapy for mental health and/or chemical dependency issues with adults and adolescents. Jennifer also has her own private practice and is a well-respected trainer, specializing in Alcohol/Drug issues, Dual Diagnosis assessment and treatment, and DSM-IV-TR training.